Melissa Ann Keener

Franklin, NC - Melissa Ann Keener, age 39, of Old Murphy Rd., Franklin, NC passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011 in a local nursing center. Born in Jackson County, she was the daughter of Tommy Watts of Clayton, GA and Sandra Cabe Shepherd and her husband, Dale of Franklin, NC. She was married to Rickie Keener. She was a CNA at Britthaven Nursing Home. Melissa was a loving wife and mother; she liked to do needlework; loved meeting people and everyone loved her. She attended Franklin Church of God.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is survived by one son Brandon Keener of Franklin, NC; one sister, Melinda Watts of Franklin, NC and maternal grandfather, Buster Cabe of Franklin, NC. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Faye Cabe and paternal grandparents, Fred and Ruth Watts.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Franklin Church of God with Rev. Richard Davis, Rev. Eugene Moore, Rev. Danny Peterson and Terry Cabe officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Uncles will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the church.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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